Get traffic, transit or terrain info

Transit: Public transportation information, like train lines and bus routes.

Traffic: Flow of traffic on the roads. Note: Traffic information isn't available everywhere.

Bicycling: Bicycle paths that you can take.

To turn off a view or hide details, tap it again.

See satellite view all the time

Open the Google Maps app .

In the top left, tap Menu Settings.

Next to "Start maps in satellite view," turn on the switch.

Note: When you use satellite view, you’ll use more data than when you use the regular map view.

Give & find info about public transit crowds

You can find out how crowded public transportation vehicles usually are when you search for transit directions. You can also give information about a transit vehicle’s crowd size via a notification once you start transit directions.

The lines on the map show bus, subway, and rail routes. To see more information and upcoming trains or buses, choose a station stop icon .

To see station stops, look for transit icons like , , or .

Tip: When possible, the colored lines on the map match the transportation agency's color system. For example, the “A” line in New York City is colored blue by the Metro Transit Authority (MTA), so it is blue on the map.